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The Thinker: ChatGPT Receives a Major Cognitive Enhancement

The thinker: A new o1 model, pictured here using generative tools, greatly expands ChatGPT's planning, thinking and reasoning capabilities OpenAI has launched its groundbreaking new AI model, o1, now integrated into ChatGPT. This latest release "thinks" before responding, outperforming both previous models and Ph.D. experts in solving complex problems. It seemed like OpenAI was giving us...

Epilepsy Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Symptoms by 50%

Existing medication offers hope for sleep apnea sufferersDepositphotos A commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness. Sulthiame's Unexpected Benefits Sulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage...

A Pig 9,000 km Away was Remotely Operated on with a Game Controller

Dr Shannon Chan, located in Hong Kong, uses a game controller to control an endoscope located in Zurich, Switzerland, over 9,000 km (5,500 miles) awayChinese University of Hong Kong Surgeons in Switzerland successfully performed an endoscopy on a pig located 9,300 km (5,780 miles) away in Hong Kong using a video game controller. This achievement...

Food Dye Makes Live Mice Transparent

The dye that gives foods, drugs, and cosmetics a lemon yellow color can also make mice transparent, as illustrated in this generative image Researchers at Stanford University have found that applying a common food dye to the skin of mice enables biologists to see through to the animals' internal organs and structures, enhancing their research...

New Device Could Let Anyone Check For Microplastics In Water

Dr. Tianxi Yang (left) and student Peter Yang work with the tool they created (behind red cup)Martin Dee With the growing concern about microplastic pollution in drinking water, many are worried about something that, until now, is difficult to check for themselves. However, that may soon change if a new prototype device goes into production....

Wearable Device Eases Pain and Depression in 40 Minutes

“This is the first time in three years I’ve felt like myself. It feels like my brain has been woken up,” said one patient treated with the Diadem deviceUniversity of Utah A head-mounted ultrasound device has recently undergone two human trials, demonstrating its potential to alleviate pain and depression effectively. The device, named the Diadem,...

US Man Dies from Uncommon Illness After Mosquito Bite

Credit: Pixabay Health authorities announced on Tuesday that a resident of New Hampshire, a northeastern US state, has died from the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported that an adult from Hampstead, who was hospitalized with severe central nervous system disease, has died from...

Suspended Animation Drug Could Extend Time in Emergencies

A drug already used to treat Alzheimer's could find a second use in inducing a hibernation-like state, to save lives during medical emergencies. Credit: Pixabay In a medical emergency, timely treatment is essential. However, a commonly used drug could be repurposed to induce a hibernation-like state, slowing organ damage and extending the time available to...

Scientists have Found Out Why Humans no Longer have Tails

Scientists have discovered why humans no longer have tails© iStock About 25 million years ago, an evolutionary divergence happened between our ancestors—the early humans and apes—and monkeys, leading to the loss of tails in our lineage. The specific genetic mutation behind this change, however, has been unknown until recently. In a recent study published in Nature, scientists...

Placebos Can Reduce Anxiety, Even if People Know they’re Fake

Even though people knew they were taking placebo pills, they still had a significant effect on mental health. Credit: Pixabay A new study indicates that taking placebo pills, even when people know they have no active ingredients, can still greatly decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. These "non-deceptive placebos" could be an effective method for enhancing...